My heart, I cannot still it, Nest that had song-birds in it; And when the last shall go, The dreary days to fill it, Instead of
lark or linnet, Shall whirl dead leaves and snow. The speaker compares his heart to an empty nest in order to emphasize the fact that his love has left. describe a physical feeling he is experiencing. illustrate the positive qualities of his love. explain the types of birds that he favors.
He's trying to describe a physical feeling that he's experiencing. He used a metaphor to try to explain his heartache and what he feels about his loss.
